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William M. VanDusen 1840–1903

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have William VanDusen in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 10 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 12 DEC 1840 · New York
Died 8 NOV 1903 · Steuben Co., New York
Father James Vandusen
Mother Sarah Hill
Spouse Nancy R Shaff
Children Edward Archie Van Dusen, Effie E Van Dusen, Frank L Van Dusen, James W Van Dusen, Nellie G Van Dusen, Robert T Van Dusen
Siblings Edmond B Vandusen, Elenor C Vandusen, Henry L Vandusen, Mary Ann Van Dusen, Robert P Vandusen, Sarah Vandusen

Researchers connected through William VanDusen 1840–1903

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Biography

In 1840, William M. VanDusen entered the world in New York, born to james vandusen and sarah hill. William M. VanDusen married nancy r shaff, and had children including edward archie van dusen, effie e van dusen, frank l van dusen, james w van dusen, nellie g van dusen, robert t van dusen. William M. VanDusen passed away in 1903 in Steuben Co., New York.

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Life Timeline

1840
Birth of William M. VanDusen in New York
Birth
1903
Death of William M. VanDusen in Steuben Co., New York
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William VanDusen

This ancestor line traces from Old Castle,Asperen,Zuid Holland,Netherlands (1495) to New York (1840) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

William VanDusen (1840–1903) was born in New York and died in Steuben Co., New York. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have William in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 10 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

William VanDusen's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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William M. VanDusen PTP
1840–1903
New York
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Grandparents
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William VanDusen's Descendants

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William M. VanDusen PTP 1840–1903